| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Without dust; as a dustless path.[Websters]
2. Infrequently used base adjective of the adverb dustlessly.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adverb Form (dustlessly) | 1. Virtually never used adverbial inflection of the adjective dustless.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "DUSTLESS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1877. (references) |
Specialty Expressions: DUSTLESS
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Dustless operator | Occupations | Tends machine that mixes powdered carbon black with water or binding agents in rotating drum to form pellets: Starts machine and turns valves to admit and regulate flow of water or binding agents into mixing drum. Examines and feels samples of product to verify that pellet size and moisture content meet specified standards. Opens inspection ports and observes conveyor system to detect jamming. (references) | |
| Dustless zone | Mining | A section of the mine entry from which dust has been removed as completely as possible by scraping or sweeping, aided by a compressed-air blast. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
